St. Louis launches trauma support program for jurors
Jurors serving in St. Louis Circuit Court will have access to immediate trauma-informed mental health support through a new partnership with the YWCA, aimed at helping people cope with the emotiona… St. Louis Circuit Court has launched a new trauma-informed mental health support program for jurors in a partnership with the YWCA. The program aims to help people cope with the emotional toll of jury service, particularly in cases involving murder, sexual assault, and child abuse. For the first time, jurors serving in St. Louis will have access to immediate trauma-based mental health supports. The support comes after the high-profile Lindsay Clancy trial, which highlighted the emotional burden placed on jurors who must weigh difficult evidence and make life-changing decisions. Judge Katie Fowler, who formed a task force to study juror trauma, found that over 50% of jurors experience trauma as a result of jury duty. The new program aims at helping jurors recognize these warning signs and connect them with resources before the effects become more serious.
Publicado : hace 15 horas por Mandy Murphey en Health
ST. LOUIS – Sitting on a jury is often described as a civic duty. But for some jurors, the emotional impact of hearing graphic testimony, viewing disturbing evidence, and making life-changing decision... [3646 symbols]
